Swatch # 33

This is from Carole, a friend of my mom's who had been following our process for some time now. She must know how much we love our two dogs, Clewiston and Jackson. This fabric is awesome and her sentiments speaks volumes about love. Not only is the family waiting for our little one but so are our additional family memembers- our dogs. Who, Carole points out, will love our daughter unconditionally, protect her, and be her constanct companions. I can't wait for that!

Swatch # 32

This koi fsh print is from an on-line swap I did. It says "If you want to swim, jump in the water"... Bruce Lee. That

is a great thought! I think we have "jumped in" on this one!

# 30-31

These snazzy prints are from Arlene who also included a very personal family poem.

Swatch #29

This is from Aunt Beth and Uncle Dick. Being that we are in love with water and actually most of the family is as well I know our daughter will know the sea. Each day is different on the water with things ebbing and flowing back and forth. We painted her room a soft-light blue that we hope will be as calming as the ocean.

Swatch #28

This is from Paul's mom or Mattine's grandmother. We are so thankful to have received this fabric for her quilt. Paul's mother is an amazing woman. I love that she wishes that our little one will be bold and colorful, modern and artsy. I think she will- be all those things and more.

Swatch # 27

This is from my dad. He did an awesome job at picking out a very appropriate fabric for our quilt. I have no idea how he found this one. I love the words he chose. In looking over all the messages it is amazing to see all the different roles people will play in our daughter's life. It is so apparent the places in life all the special and wonderful people will take her. It is all very touching and we feel so blessed. Thank you dad!

# 26

This is the "official" fabric from my mom. She wrote the most perfect wish for our daughter- one that is directly from her heart. I love the fabric and it is just perfect!I love you mom!

Swatch #23-25

These beautiful fabric are from my mom. These are the runner-ups. I love them all and especially the individual sentiments- each one special and unique. I know my mom is really excited about this. It is so wonderful to see everyone's enthusiam.

Swatches # 20-22

This girly collection is from Nancy. Very bright and colorful. The one fabric has little princess crowns on it. Adorable!

# 19

This is from Amy. Our first "Lilly" pattern and there is no one better to provide this than Amy. I love Amy. She is kind and generous and oh- so funny. Amy is always optimistic and bright and I hope that she teaches Mattine how to run her first lemonade stand!

Swatch # 18

This is from my step-mother. It is very feminine with lot of flowers. I am so thankful that there will be loved ones in her life that add this aspect because I lack quite a bit in this area. We are thrilled that everyone is so excited about Mattine joining the family. And I am also excited to know that someone will be looking out for her "PINK" side. With me around, she will need all the help she can get.........

# 17

This is from my dad. He passed away last September. My step-mother and sister put this swatch and wish together on his behalf. I couldn't have asked for a better gift or wish for our little girl. I truly wish she would have known my father but I feel confident that I (we ) will be able to tell her wonderful, vibrant stories about her grandfather. Paul and I speak of him on a daily basis so she will "know" and love him as though he were still here. I miss you dad..........

"Success is not measured by what you have, but what you have in your heart."